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County shows preparedness for power station disaster

LISBON — Columbiana County emergency personnel, first responders and public officials once again demonstrated they’re ready to keep residents safe if a disaster happens at the Beaver Valley Nuclear Power Station. “They met all their capability targets,” Branch Chief Sean O’Leary of ...

Opening day scheduled for Thompson Park Pool

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Thompson Park Pool’s opening date has been confirmed by East Liverpool Mayor Bobby Smith as June 17. As they have for the past several years, firefighters from the East Liverpool Fire Department have been working to get the pool ready to open for the 2026 Season. ...

Leetonia police: Charges expected after girl found eating out of dumpster

LEETONIA (WKBN) – Police say charges are expected after an 8-year-old girl was found eating out of the dumpster at a Leetonia daycare. Leetonia police chief Allen Haueter said they began an investigation after receiving a call Thursday from a local daycare, where people there found the ...

DTF warrant results in discovery of suspected crack cocaine

EAST LIVERPOOL — The Columbiana County Drug Task Force (DTF) executed a search warrant at 810 St. John St., East Liverpool, Thursday afternoon. The residents were not present when the warrant was served; however, there was a juvenile male present. During the search DTF agents found ...

Salem Super Cruise continues

The 2026 Salem Super Cruise continued Friday with events around Salem, including the New School Car Show which showcased the automotive excellence from 1980 to today. Friday also featured family favorite valve cover racing and hourly shows at the new wall of death. (Photos by Morgan Ahart)

New CAA Salem Health Center holds open house

SALEM – The new CAA Salem Health Center, 600 E. Second St., held an open house Tuesday. Salem Chamber of Commerce representatives as well as Salem business people and residents were on hand to tour the new larger facility that houses a private waiting area, front desk reception area, a ...

Salem concert series to feature Pipe Dreams Sunday

Pipe Dreams will be playing contemporary hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s Sunday at 6 p.m. at Waterworth Memorial Park in Salem. Admission is free. Saluting You BBQ will be serving barbeque with a Mexican twist, and Totally 80’s Ice Ice Cream Shoppe will be available for dessert. Tickets will be ...

On the calendar

SAT/6-13 Boardman DARE Singles Group, bowling at Boardman Lanes, 6:30 p.m.; information at 330-729-0127 Columbiana Good As New Shoppe, Methodist Church, 210 S. Main St., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; 30 percent off all tops. Lunch & Learn with Melissa Smith of 1820 Candle Company, 1 p.m., ...

Let there be light

Columbiana County downtown courthouse maintenance man Wyatt Morris brightens up the first floor hallway with some new bulbs Thursday. The historic building which dates back to 1871, with an extension built in 1934, remains in use on a daily basis, Monday through Friday, as the headquarters of ...

Former police officer pleads guilty to threatening court officials

LISBON — A former police officer accused of making threats against a judge, the prosecutor’s office and three others agreed to a plea deal Thursday, with sentencing set for 1 p.m. July 22. Matthew Elser, 45, Market Street, Columbiana, appeared in the custody of a deputy sheriff for the ...